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According to Article 143 of the constitution of India, the ________ has the power to consult the Supreme Court.1. Speaker of the Lok Sabha2. Prime Minister of India3. Governor4. President of India

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : President of India

The correct answer is President of India.

  • As per Article 143, the President has the power to address questions to the Supreme Court, which he deems important for public welfare.
  • The Supreme Court “advises” the President by answering the query put before it.
  • Article 143 of the Constitution confers Advisory Jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of India.

  • Article 143: Power of President to consult Supreme Court.
    1. If at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court upon it, he may refer the question to that Court for consideration and the Court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.
    2. The President may, notwithstanding anything in the proviso to article 131, refer a dispute of the kind mentioned in the said proviso to the Supreme Court for opinion and the Supreme Court shall, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.


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